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Abstract

This account summarizes the energetics and dynamics of peptide fragmentation obtained using a new approach recently developed in our laboratory. The approach involves RRKM modeling of time- and energy-resolved MS/MS data obtained using collisional activation. We demonstrate that surface-induced dissociation (SID) on a long timescale of Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (FT-ICR MS) is perfectly suited for studying the energetics and dynamics of peptide fragmentation. The advantages provided by SID include very fast ion activation, which eliminates possible discrimination against higher-energy dissociation pathways, and efficient “amplification� of small changes in dissociation parameters. We present a summary of results obtained for small alanine-containing peptides as well as larger peptides including angiotensin analogs and a series of peptides containing the LDIFSDF motif.